British backpacker fighting for life after 60ft balcony fall in Sydney

A British backpacker is fighting for his life after falling 60ft from a supermarket balcony in Sydney.
Forest Whitaker has joined the impressive cast of Black Panther Jordan Harris’ family are flying out to be at his bedside as he battles to recover from a catalogue of horrific injuries caused by the fall.
The 24-year-old, from Stockport, was working in Australia with his girlfriend as part of a round-the-world trip.
Although his mum, Tracy Buckley, isn’t sure of the exact details of what occurred, she understands that he faces a long road to recovery.
His girlfriend delivered the news to... read more

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